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Hijab not a threat to Quebec values?

By livinghalal • May 19th, 2008 • Category: Life, Women

The hijab not a threat to western values? One wonders about the policies of Turkey and France. MONTREAL – The Muslim head scarf is no real threat to Quebec values and most women in the province wear it by choice, not out of coercion. That’s what a commission on the integration of immigrants concluded after [...]



For Sisters: Working From Home

By livinghalal • Jan 23rd, 2008 • Category: Life, Women, Work-Income

HireMyMom is a site created by non-Muslims. So if you believe that there is a need for moms to stay at home, read on. Assalaamu alaikum bro… I know YOU aren’t a mom, but you know lots of families with stay-at-home moms. If you can just pass this information along, maybe it will help somebody. [...]



Practical Advice for Sisters

By livinghalal • Jan 23rd, 2008 • Category: Life, Women

Dear Sister, Assalam alaikum Looking for some practical tips to make your life easier? Join in on the call! You are invited to the LivingHalal teleconference series! The first topic in this series is about practicing Islam in public forsisters living in America. The purpose of this call is to simplifycommon dilemmas faced by sisters [...]



LivingHalal in Action: From Sandra to Salma

By livinghalal • Jan 18th, 2008 • Category: Life, Women

CBC broadcasted this story, a good balance to the tragic story of Aqsa Parvez. -



Hijab Stories: Compare and contrast

By livinghalal • Dec 12th, 2007 • Category: Life, Women

Story 1: Muslim reverts having problems with their parents because of Hijab. Below is the email exchange: assalam alaikum A sister is having a problem with her mom (and dad too) for wearing Hijab. First, they said u can’t wear it inside the house, then they said you can’t wear it when going out with [...]